132 Arrested In Broward County Sheriff's Crime Sweep

Credit: Broward County Sheriff's Office

POMPANO BEACH, Florida - Following an increase in gun violence in Pompano Beach and complaints from concerned residents, the Broward County Sheriff's Office initiated Operation Trigger Lock to combat the shootings, drug dealings and homicides.

The operation occurred from April 16, 2024 to May 31, 2024. 

As a result of the six-week sweep, investigators conducted 14 residential search warrants, made 132 arrests and recovered 38 firearms and drugs including cocaine, fentanyl, alpha PVP, oxycodone and heroin.

Credit: Broward County Sheriff's Office

“The Broward Sheriff’s Office has been engaged with the residents of Pompano Beach and elected officials working together to drive out the senseless violence,” Sheriff Gregory Tony said.   

"We’ve marched, prayed together and had heartfelt conversations. And for the past several weeks, we worked with local and federal partners serving search and arrest warrants, taking guns off the streets, and making felony arrests.”